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New Mexico State House — District 8

General Election November 3, 2026 · 2 candidates filed · 2 active
The Race

2 candidates filed for the 2026 State House election in New Mexico District 8. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Candidates
2 active / 2 filed
Total Raised
$35K
Outside Spending
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Total Spent
$43K
Cash on Hand
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Incumbent
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Candidate Fundraising
Brian BacaRInc.
Raised
$30K
Cash
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Katherine Joanna GauerD
Raised
$5K
Cash
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District
Population
31,751
Median HH Income
$71K
Unemployment
5.1%
Bachelor's+
27.4%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
38.9
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
17.3%
HS or Higher
92.2%
Median Home Value
$276K
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
Owner-Occupied
81.0%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A